Cat Soup
An experimental 2001 Japanese anime film directed by Tatsuo Satō, inspired by the work of manga artist Nekojiru.

October 14th
Performance:
TBA

Film:
Being John Malkovich
In this quirky comedy, While at work, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) discovers a portal that leads into the mind of renowned actor John Malkovich. When he lets his attractive co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener) in on the secret, they begin both an unusual business scheme and an odd relationship that involves Craig’s restless wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz).
1999 by Spike Jonze.

October 21st
Performance:
Kriss Gaynes – Experimental Electronic Visual music. One of the best DIY bands out there right now. They combine sounds, light, and video to put on a great performance.

Film:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Dr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer), the leader of a traveling show, has a dark secret. Thousands of years ago he traded the soul of his daughter, Valentina, to the devil. Now the devil has come to collect his prize. To save her, Parnassus must make a final wager: Whoever collects five souls first will win Valentina. Tony (Heath Ledger), a man saved from hanging by Parnassus’ troupe, agrees to help collect them, with his eye on marrying Valentina. 2009 by Terry Gilliam.

October 28th
Performance:
She the Spektor – Folk music from Flint, MI.